JR Shikoku 8000 series explained
| 8000 series |
| Manufacturer: | Hitachi, Nippon Sharyo |
| Yearconstruction: | 1992–1997 |
| Yearservice: | 1992 |
| Numberbuilt: | 48 vehicles (12 sets) |
| Numberservice: | 45 vehicles (11 sets) |
| Formation: | 3/5 cars per trainset |
| Fleetnumbers: | L1–6, S1–6 |
| Depots: | Matsuyama |
| Carlength: | 22600mm |
| Width: | 2820mm |
| Height: | 3360mm |
| Floorheight: | 1105mm |
| Doors: | Plug doors (2 per side) |
| Maxspeed: | 130round=5NaNround=5 |
| Traction: |
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| Collectionmethod: | Overhead catenary |
| Safety: | ATS-SS |
The is a tilting limited express electric multiple unit (EMU) train operated by Shikoku Railway Company (JR Shikoku) in Shikoku, Japan, since 1992.[1]
Operations
Formations
As of 1 October 2013, 48 vehicles were in service, formed as 3- and 5-car sets, as shown below.[2]
3-car sets
Prototype set S1
| Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|
| Designation | Mc | M | Tc1 |
|---|
| Numbering | 8201 | 8101 | 8501 | |
|---|
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed in 2010.[3] This set were retired from service by March 2018.
Sets S2–S6
| Car No. | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|
| Designation | Mc | T | Tc1 |
|---|
| Numbering | 8200 | 8300 | 8500 | |
|---|
Cars 6 and 8 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2] The pantograph on car 8 was removed between 2010 and 2011.[3] Car 7 is removed from formations during off-peak seasons between 2011 and 2018.[3]
5-car sets L1–L6
| Car No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|
| Designation | Thsc | M1 | M2 | T | Tc2 |
|---|
| Numbering | 8000 | 8100 | 8150 | 8300 | 8400 | |
|---|
- Half of car 1 includes Green car (first class) seating.[1] Cars 1 and 3 are each fitted with one S-PS59 lozenge-type pantograph.[2]
History
The prototype set, S1, was delivered in May 1992,[1] and entered revenue service on 19 September 1992.[4]
On 8 August 1992, set 8001 achieved a speed of 160km/h in a special test run.[2]
The subsequent fleet of full-production sets entered service from 18 March 1993.[5]
The entire fleet underwent life-extension refurbishment between 2004 and 2006.[4] Beginning in 2023, the fleet underwent another programme of refurbishment. The sets will receive a new livery based on that of the newer 8600 series, as well as wheelchair spaces, power outlets, reupholstered seats, updated traction equipment, and Western-style toilets. In addition, smoking compartments were removed.[6] [7] Treated "S" sets entered revenue service from 23 December 2023,[8] [9] and treated "L" sets entered service from 2 August 2024.[10] The entire fleet is planned to be refurbished by 2027 at a pace of two to three sets per year.[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Book: Neko Publishing . 2009 . 978-4-7770-0836-0 . Japan . 171–172 . ja: JR全車輌ハンドブック2009 . JR Rolling Stock Handbook 2009.
- Book: ja: JR電車編成表 2014冬 . JR EMU Formations – Winter 2014. JRR . 1 December 2013 . Japan . 204. 978-4-330-42413-2.
- Railway Journal . 525. 58. ja. July 2010.
- Book: ja: JR特急電車編成表 1987～2012 . JR Limited Express EMU Formations – 1987–2012. JRR . February 2012 . Japan . 61–62 . 978-4-330-27012-8. Jr特急電車編成表: 1987–2012.
- Book: Haraguchi, Takayuki . ja: Encyclopedia of JR's Railway Cars: ＪＲ全車輌 . Sekai Bunka . 2009 . Japan . 40. 978-4-418-09905-4. Jr全車両: ビジュアル決定版 .
- Web site: Fukuoka . Makoto . ja:特急しおかぜ・いしづち「8000系」がリニューアルへ . Limited express Shiokaze and Ishizuchi "8000 series" to undergo refurbishment . 2023-05-22 . Tetsudo Shimbun . ja . 24 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230924025846/https://tetsudo-shimbun.com/headline/entry-3522.html . live .
- Web site: 2023-12-05 . ja:2度目のリニューアルで8600系と共通イメージに！ JR四国8000系特急型電車 . The second refurbishment is similar to the 8600 series! JR Shikoku 8000 series limited express train . 2023-12-09 . RM News . Neko Publishing . Japan . 8 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208110507/https://rail.hobidas.com/feature/489386/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-11-21 . ja:【リニューアル車両に最初に乗れる！】「8000系リニューアルデビュー！ファーストラン乗車ツアー」 . (Be the first to ride this refurbished train!) "Renewed 8000 series debut! First run excursion" . 2023-11-24 . RM News . Neko Publishing . Japan . 24 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231124034717/https://rail.hobidas.com/news/487208/ . live .
- Web site: 2023-12-24 . ja:8000系リニューアル車による団臨運転 . Special group service using refurbished 8000 series cars . 2024-08-03 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha . ja . Japan.
- Web site: 2024-08-03 . ja:8000系L2編成がリニューアルを終えて営業運転に復帰 . 8000 series set L2 refurbished and returned to service . 2024-08-03 . Japan Railfan Magazine Online . Koyusha . ja . Japan.
- Web site: 2023-05-22 . ja:【JR四国】特急「しおかぜ」「いしづち」用8000系、2度目のリニューアルへ…！ . (JR Shikoku) 8000 series for "Shiokaze" and "Ishizuchi" limited express services to be refurbished for the second time...! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230709132947/https://rail.hobidas.com/news/461821/ . 9 July 2023 . 2023-07-09 . RM News . Neko Publishing . Japan.
